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I re mem ber
the thir ty five sweet good byes
when you put me on the (D)Wol ver ine up in (G)An nan dale.
It was still Sep tem ber
when your dad dy was she quite sur prised
to find you with the (D)work ing girls in the (G)coun ty jail.
I was hear the smok ing with the boys up stairs when I na
heard a bout the whole af fair.
I said, (G)“Oh, (Em)no,
(Em)Wil liam and Mar y won’t (C)do.”
Well, I (D)did not think the girl could be (Bm7)so (Em)cruel,
and I’m (D)nev er go ing back to my (Bm7)old school.
O le an ders
the grow ing out side her door,
when you soon they’re gon na (D)be in bloom up in (G)An nan dale.
It was I can’t stand her
a bout do ing what she did be fore,
but liv ing like a (D)gyp sy queen in a (G)fair y tale.
Well, I hear the whis tle but the I can’t go; I’m gon na
take her down to Mex i co.
She said, (G)“Oh, (Em)no,
(Em)Gua da la ja ra won’t (C)do.”
Well, I (D)did not think the girl could be (Bm7)so (Em)cruel,
and I’m (D)nev er go ing back to my (Bm7)old school.
school.
My Old School — Piano Lead Sheet
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"My Old School" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of E, 120 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “My Old School”
- Where are the chord symbols for "My Old School" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "My Old School" is in E.
- What key is "My Old School" by Steely Dan played in?
- My Old School is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "My Old School"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "My Old School" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "My Old School"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "My Old School"?
- "My Old School" was originally performed by Steely Dan. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Steely Dan can I play here?
- Try "RIKKI DON'T LOSE THAT NUMBER", "DEACON BLUES", "KID CHARLEMAGNE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "My Old School" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "My Old School" is in the key of E at 120 BPM.
- What chords are in "My Old School"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of E, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.